4-H Youth Development

clover 4-H is a nationwide program led by state land-grant universities in cooperation with local county/district extension councils. In Kansas, 4-H is the largest youth educational program, aside from public schools. Each of the four H's on the clover represent ways youth can grow and develop in 4-H:

Head: critical thinking, problem solving;
Heart: self-discipline, integrity, communication;
Hands: serving others; and
Health: choosing healthy lifestyles.

In 4-H, youth have fun with a purpose!

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The regular meeting of the Livewires 4-H Club was called to order at 7:00pm on 9/9/24. Corbin and Croix led the pledges. The roll call was “age to be stuck at.” The welcoming and introduction of guests was completed. The minutes were read and approved. The treasurer’s report was $1,837.81. The leaders report was about Leah’s wedding, and record books. There was no old business. There was 4-H Sunday and enrollment under new business. The program was officer elections, new officers were elected and will be installed at the October meeting. Junior Officers will be voted on next month. Recreation was wiffle ball lead by James.

By: Wyatt Marshall

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The monthly Reno Bobwhites 4-H meeting took place on December 5, 2024. Before the meeting was called to order there was fun activity for the cloverbuds led by the Manus family. Members finalized the sign up list for items to be brought to our Christmas party, which was held on December 7, 2024. Isaiah Manus gave a very informative project talk about the basics of canning and preserving. The kids were excited to conclude the meeting with an intense game of ultimate rock,paper, scissors. The club had a festive party held at 304 Event Center on December 7th. There was delicious food catered by Ajuua Mexican Grill. The members had a wonderful time socializing and exchanging gifts.

Reporter - Veda Alvarez

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Happy Helpers 4-H Club

Happy Helpers met on Nov. 13 at the Leavenworth County Fairgrounds. Members gathered at 6:30 p.m. to make autumn decorations for Vintage Park in Tonganoxie. The parent financial committee met at the same time. The regular meeting was called to order at 7 p.m. by President Lucien Brockhoff. Beau Riley and Landon Lynn led the pledges. The Roll call was answered by members’ favorite Thanksgiving food. Guests and new members were welcomed. The minutes were read and approved, and the secretary read a thank you note. The treasurer reported the club’s savings and checking account balances. County Council representative Landon Lynn said Club Day will be Feb. 2. Club leader Stephanie Shupe encouraged members to get enrolled by Nov. 30. There was no old business. In new business, the club voted to go caroling at Vintage Park and have a candy bar exchange at our December meeting, shop for Adopt-a-Family and senior citizens, have a winter activity at The Rush Funplex, participate in Club Day with a model meeting and send the club’s charter to be displayed at the extension office. Eliza Brockhoff gave a talk on her State’s 4-H International Exchange trip experience in Norway. Recreation Leader Emma Lasher led the club in playing Wax Museum. Colton Riley led the club in singing “Happy Birthday” to members with November birthdays. The club also sang the Turkey Hokey Pokey and Albuquerque Turkey. Eliza gave a parliamentary tip about making a motion. Lashers provided refreshments. The meeting was adjourned at 8:20 p.m. Happy Helpers will meet at 6:15 p.m. on Dec. 11 at Vintage Park to go caroling, then go to the fairgrounds for our December meeting at 7 p.m.

Submitted by Reporter Beau Riley

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Basehor Rustlers 4-H Club Reporter’s Report- March 2024
The March meeting of the Basehor Rustlers 4-H club was held on the 18th at 7:00 p.m. There were 23 members in attendance. We started by singing Twinkle Twinkle Little Star. It was announced that those with small animals need to complete YQCA; there is a small animal tagging on May 5th; and a small animal livestock show on May 9th. Regionals will be on March
23rd in Atchinson. For programs, Ben gave a talk on his entomology project; Liam and Nolan gave a talk about poultry showmanship. For recreation, we played “Duck Duck Goose”. Meeting adjourned.

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The regular monthly meeting of the Boling 4-H club was held on November 11th at 7 pm. We started the meeting by citing the flag salute and 4-H pledge. We then went into officer reports. We had no unfinished business. For new business we moved to adopt a child for our Christmas outreach and the budget for that will be $375. We also moved to design a new club shirt. For the program we had a demonstration by Mitchell Waters.

– Dayton Bollin, Reporter

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The Dog R Us September Business Meeting was called to order on 9/15/24. Leaders report: We have all improved with our dogs since we first started and if you are doing the dog project next year you need to sign up now. There was no old business. New business: it was moved and second to have a Christmas party. It was amended that we have doggy games and snacks from each family. Talks: was about how to groom your dog. The meeting was moved and second for adjournment. The meeting was adjourned.

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The Leavenworth County Goat Club held its first meeting on October 22, 2024. We discussed the different topics in which members wanted to learn this 4-H year. The club also held officer elections. Congratulations to the following 2024-2025 officers:

Annelise Schuetz-President

Karsyn DeGraeve - Jr President

Emmy Bracken- Vice President

Owen Schuetz - Jr Vice President

Lexynn Davison- Secretary

Emersyn DeGraeve- Jr Secretary

Caden Guthrie and Lila O’Hare- Reporter

Zoey Plesa -Jr Reporter

The next meeting will be in January 2025. Be sure to watch for an email from Carrie Koch and remember to check out the Facebook page: LV CO Goat Project.

Caden Guthrie

2024/2025 Reporter

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